Although North Americans are just now heading into harvest season, there’s no reason why travelers can’t start dreaming of tropical weather and planning their springtime trips. In that spirit, it’s just been announced that the highly-anticipated Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival (NPIWFF) will return next year for its second season, running from Wednesday, March 13 – Sunday, March 17, 2024.
Billed as the largest culinary extravaganza in Bahamian history, this five-day event will be produced by and take place at Atlantis Paradise Island, situated just offshore of the storied city of Nassau on The Bahamas’ New Providence Island.
Atlantis Paradise Island boasts a wide range of bars and restaurants, more of which are headed by globally recognized, Michelin-starred and James Beard Award-winning chefs than any other destination in the region.
Currently celebrating its 25-year history, the iconic resort continues to serve as the Caribbean’s ultimate gastronomic epicenter, pushing new boundaries in terms of providing superior epicurean experiences for both visitors and locals alike.
Come next spring, foodies, gourmands and culinary connoisseurs from all across the region and abroad are invited to experience the 2nd Annual Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival, which will showcase the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities.
Showcasing world-renowned chefs, master sommeliers, mixologists and celebrated TV personalities, the event will feature walk-around tasting events, lively culinary demonstrations and classes, and intimate chef-led happy hours, lunches and dinners.
The 2024 NPIWFF is set to feature the festival debut of celebrity chefs Robert Irvine, Nobu Matsuhisa and Martha Stewart, while also welcoming back acclaimed master mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim and the culinary talents of Duff Goldman, JJ Johnson, Alon Shaya, Michael White and Andrew Zimmern. Plus, Grammy Award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated rapper Wyclef Jean will be back by popular demand, performing late-night at the festival's signature Jerk Jam musical event.
Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival. (Source: Atlantis Paradise Island)
The 2024 Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival event highlights will include:
- Beachside Bootcamp with Robert Irvine at The Cove.
- Jerk Jam – A signature event celebrating Jerk, an iconic Caribbean flavor, hosted by chef JJ Johnson and Robert Irvine, with a special performance by Grammy Award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated rapper Wyclef Jean.
- Kids in the Kitchen – a hands-on, 'kids only' event led by Food Network star chef Duff Goldman.
- Taste of Paradise – The festival's signature tasting event with offerings from local Bahamian restaurateurs, including Julie Lightbourne's Sip Sip and McKenize's Conch Shack; and celebrity chefs Alon Shaya, Michael White and Andrew Zimmern.
- Sparkles at Sunset held in Atlantis Paradise Island's exclusive Bridge Suite.
- Sushi-Making Class with Nobu Matsuhisa – An intimate class taught by master sushi chef and restaurateur Nobu Matsuhisa.
- A Wine Dinner with the legendary Martha Stewart to be held at the resort's Ocean's Edge bluff.
While the inclusion of world-famous names may be its major crowd-puller, but next year’s NPIWFF event will also feature the culinary talents of premier Bahamian chefs, eateries and establishments, along with the resort's own distinguished chefs and mixologists. Participating Atlantis Paradise Island restaurants will include Silan, the Mediterranean-inspired restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef Alon Shaya; Paranza, the Italian restaurant from Michelin-starred chef Michael White; Café Martinique, the French restaurant helmed by acclaimed chef Adrien Delcourt; and Shake Shack Atlantis, the brand’s first venue to open at a resort location.
The complete lineup of festival events is available and tickets are on sale now at npiwff.org.
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